Question

which of these beliefs did the majority of americans hold at the end of the 1800s?
socialism and marxism were the best way to reach economic prosperity.
democracy and capitalism were the best way to reach economic prosperity.
socialism and capitalism were the best way to reach economic prosperity.
capitalism and marxism were the best way to reach economic prosperity.

Explanation:

At the end of the 1800s in the US, the dominant economic and political ideology was rooted in democracy and capitalism. Socialism and Marxism had limited support compared to the widespread belief in democratic governance and capitalist economic systems as the path to prosperity.

Answer:

B. Democracy and capitalism were the best way to reach economic prosperity.